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Mocha Granola

Mocha Granola blends roasty coffee with cocoa, hazelnut, and flecks of chocolate for a crunchy, cluster-rich bite. It’s sweet-bitter and aromatic, with warm cinnamon and a subtle peppery edge that keeps each spoonful interesting—perfect for breakfast with yogurt or as a snack straight from the jar.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Mocha Granola
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Combine oats, coconut oil, hazelnuts, cocoa nibs, maple syrup, ground coffee beans, brown sugar, cocoa powder, instant coffee granules, coffee-flavored extract, kosher salt, cinnamon, black pepper, and vanilla extract in a bowl; spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and smooth it with a spatula.

  3. 3

    Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; stir, then continue baking until lightly browned and starting to crisp, about 10 minutes more. Let the granola cool completely.

  4. 4

    Stir chocolate chips into the cooled granola and store in an airtight container.

About This Recipe

Mocha Granola is an American breakfast recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cacao Nibs, Coconut Oil, and Coffee Extract. Each serving provides about 352.72 kcal.

Recipe Questions

What is Mocha Granola?
It is an American recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or snack.
What is Mocha Granola made of?
The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cacao Nibs, Coconut Oil, Coffee Extract, Dark Brown Sugar. The full list of 15 is above.
How long does it take to make Mocha Granola?
About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 352.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Mocha Granola easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 4 steps.

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